Higher Aluminum Prices Help Alcoa, But Q1 Shipments Hit by Delays and Disruptions
Alcoa posted mixed Q1 results: profits rose, sales and shipments fell, but it expects recovery and stronger performance in Q2.
Alcoa posted mixed Q1 results: profits rose, sales and shipments fell, but it expects recovery and stronger performance in Q2.
Iran’s weekend attacks on major Persian Gulf aluminum plants triggered sharp price jumps. Supply shortages could push aluminum to record highs, affecting planes, solar panels, and packaging.
JPMorgan lowers its rating on Alcoa to Underweight, raises the price target to $50, and explains why aluminum looks less attractive than copper right now.